Today’s prompts at Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday are cold and storm, synonyms only.


Where I am concerned,

‘A whirlwind of apathy’

best describes your heart.

And you? A limp, oily carp,

yesterday’s catch thrown back.

 

SusanWritesPrecise/ Susan Marie Shuman
A Carp

12 responses to “Yesterday’s Catch”

  1. memadtwo Avatar

    I think we’ve all felt this way at times…(K)

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      I agree. Thanks for stopping by!

  2. […] "Yesterday's Catch" #TankaWhere I am concerned, ‘A whirlwind of apathy’ best describes your heart. And you? A limp, oily carp, yesterday’s catch thrown back. The Abject Muse […]

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you, Helene!

  3. Colleen Chesebro Avatar

    Oh, I like this Tanka… Lots of powerful emotions explode from your words. The comparison to a carp… excellent! <3

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thanks so much, Colleen.

  4. crimsonprose Avatar

    Oh, I do like that catch-line. :)

    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thanks! Much appreciated :-)

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